the last king of darkness

Chapter 218 Ashes of the Demon Dragon

At the same time, a hunter rang the "bell of silence", creating a field of silence.

It can reduce the disturbance caused by combat within the range, although it has little effect on high-level combat, it is better than nothing.

Four more balls of fire rose into the air, illuminating the area.

In the middle of countless black rotten things, a giant reptile-like monster lay in the center, its back was a huge gap, countless bones and carrion bloomed like flowers.

Athos stabbed down, leaving only a scorched black mark.

The battle began immediately.

The Corrupted Demon Dragon no longer has any characteristics of a dragon, just like a ferocious giant worm.

It dashes quickly through countless decaying objects, attacking with its sharp claws, head and half of its giant tail.

Athos's whole body flashed with lightning, and his body swelled into a blue lightning giant, holding a thunder shield in his left hand, and a thunder knife in his right hand, facing the dragon in front of him.

The other four hunters each held their own weapons and attacked from the side, waist and abdomen of the dragon.

The rotting head and giant tail of the dragon can't touch this blind spot, and they can only be driven away by turning around in a wide range.

But Athos strongly restricted the dragon's movement. Not only did he slash the dragon with the thunder knife, but he also flew out lightning ropes from his body, binding the dragon's limbs and restricting its movement.

Mephis continued to use ice to interrupt the dragon's attack.

The battle was going well, and Rhodes didn't intervene rashly.

It's just that the magic dragon's spiritual energy is very, very thick, and their attacks did not cause substantial damage to the magic dragon.

As time passed, Athos became agitated and shouted: "Come on! We can't go on like this for so long!"

The four hunters took the potion at the same time, and their psionic energy became brighter. Rhodes deduced that they might have reached level seven or above.

But such an intensity of psionic attack still cannot cause effective damage to the dragon.

"Boss, it's too hard!"

"My knife is corrupted!"

To make matters worse, as the battle progressed, some monsters were finally alarmed.

In the beginning, there were low-level monsters like maggots and plague rats, but soon, stronger monsters like necromancer hounds and deformed spiders also came.

Athos is very anxious. These monsters are not strong, but they are very difficult to deal with. This is one of the reasons why no one wants to clean the sewer.

And they are fighting fiercely with the corrupt dragon, how can they free up their hands to deal with these troubles?
But what he didn't expect was that Rhodes, who had been doing nothing all this time, suddenly greeted him.

He took out his spirit gun and shot wildly.

Every real silver bullet just hit the monster's weak point, weak monsters like maggots and plague rats shot one by one.

He fired wildly while reloading the bullets. The spirit gun with only seven bullets had the effect of shooting infinite bullets.

His muzzle moved like lightning, and with such a high-frequency shooting intensity, he still guaranteed a 100% hit rate.

And when facing a necromancer hound or a deformed spider that cannot be destroyed with real silver bullets, he will replace it with another bullet. Once shot, the monster will be shot out of a frozen state, and then he will raise his right hand and shoot Killed them.

The most outrageous thing was that sometimes he would stare and turn his head, and the monster would turn into ashes as if killed by invisible eyes.

This efficiency stunned Athos, and he finally understood why he was able to swim in the sewer.

This is not just the reason for super powerful vision.

Athos couldn't help sighing: "You are indeed the king of the sewer!"

"Brothers, work harder!"

The four hunters shouted in unison: "Yes! Boss!"

They doubled their offensive, and the magic dragon's psionic energy finally showed a more obvious weakening.

Athos saw the right moment, shouted loudly, his spiritual energy surged, lightning surged wildly, his body doubled in size, and blue-purple electric snakes wrapped around his body, making him feel like the god of thunder had descended.

The four hunters shouted in unison: "Boss is about to strike with lightning! Help him!"

A hunter spewed out dozens of fireballs, and the red light illuminated the audience. Everyone felt comfortable and active.

A hunter slapped the ground with both hands, and a huge thorn protruded from the ground, pushing the dragon up.

Two other hunters punched the dragon in the belly, sending it flying into the air.

Athos held his right hand, and a bolt of thunder appeared from the palm of his hand, instantly multiplying hundreds of times.

"go to hell!"

Athos yelled violently, and suddenly threw the thunder light, piercing into the dragon's hinterland.

The huge blue light pierced the dragon like a spear, and then exploded, blowing it to pieces.

"Won!"

"We won!"

"Hahaha, the legendary corrupt dragon is nothing more than that!"

"Yes, four of our fifth-level fighters, one third-level fighter, and one ninth-level fighter easily killed it."

"Strong-level monsters are nothing more than that. I feel that with our strength, we might be able to challenge the legendary ancient gods!"

"To shut up!"

Athos shouted loudly, not only did not disperse the thunder light, but also held the new thunder knife in his hand.

The hunters also felt something was wrong. They found the broken body of the dragon wriggling on the ground.

The rotting flesh lumps flowed back and forth along with the black blood like a stream, merging together.

"Undead!"

Athos shouted violently:

"It has the characteristic of immortality!"

As soon as the words fell, the huge corrupt dragon appeared in front of them again.

It didn't look damaged, just like it was before the battle.

Its abundant spiritual energy is rapidly recovering, and the powerful spiritual energy field pervades every part of its body, without a single flaw.

"There is also a strong source characteristic, and its spiritual energy recovery is different from ordinary monsters."

Athos turned pale, but went forward anyway.

The battle started again.

But this time, the situation became very bad. The spiritual energy of the five people was consumed too much, and they could no longer withstand the attack of the magic dragon.

The thunder light on Athos' body gradually dimmed, and the huge lightning giant also shrunk, and the plasma could no longer restrain the movement of the dragon.

It turned around frequently and attacked the other four.

Although every fatal attack was interrupted by Memphis, the wounds on everyone's bodies were still increasing, and the strong corruption was also eroding their bodies along the wounds, trying to infect their souls.

Athos knew something was wrong, and shouted; "The hunting mission may have failed, everyone is ready to retreat at any time!"

The hunters were heavyhearted, but they knew it was true.

"When retreating, Rhodes will go first, the four of you will follow, and Mephis, you will be last."

Mephis didn't speak, but she had already walked towards the dragon with a cold air on her body.

The other four hunters are gradually distanced from the dragon.

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Suddenly, Rhodes shouted.

"Don't worry, you haven't failed yet."

Athos said in a deep voice: "Brother Rhodes, you have already failed, don't be obsessed with fighting, or you will suffer even greater losses."

Rhodes smiled and said, "Captain, I haven't made a move yet."

Now, if there is anyone here who is in the best form, it is undoubtedly him.

These sewer monsters kept coming to warm him up and make him better and better.

The "quantified" [Darkness Devourer] fully demonstrated its power. The souls of these weak monsters could not withstand the "Darkness Devourer"'s "destruction" harvest, and were torn into pieces, so Rhodes only got some souls.

Grass.

But in all fairness, the number is still much higher than before.

So, there is no loss.

What really made Rhodes happy was that his soul harvesting ability became more and more proficient.

[Darkness Devourer] After being "quantified", he has acquired a new ability - there is a certain chance that he can directly harvest souls.

According to his practice, its success rate largely depends on the difference in spiritual energy strength between the two parties.

Weak monsters like maggots and rats can reach almost 90%, and stronger monsters like the distortion spider can also reach 50%.

The more this ability is used on the same monster, the higher the psionic cost.

But on the other hand, for the same monster, when used for the first time, the power consumption is very low.

Therefore, Rhodes killed faster and faster, but hardly consumed any spiritual energy.

It is also very simple to launch, just stare at the target and stare.

Rhodes was very happy, this stare kill is really super interesting, the monster died in response to the stare, it's not too fun.

Just when Rhodes wanted to continue to enjoy himself, the team was about to retreat, so he hurriedly stopped it.

He still has a few big moves that are useless.

Although Rhodes is currently the lowest-level combatant, his deeds make people dare not underestimate him. Athos asked in a deep voice, "Brother Rhodes, what else can you do?"

"I need a flaw, can you break it down again?"

When the monster was shattered just now, Rhodes clearly saw that the monster's entire soul disappeared, and the soul didn't reappear until it reunited.

What is the reason for this, Rhodes is not clear for the time being.

But he noticed that the moment the dragon's soul appeared, the psychic defense was very weak, and then quickly returned to normal.

If he was hit by his psionic sextet at this moment, a big hole would definitely be blown out.

As long as there is a flaw, Rhodes can kill it in one go.

Athos hesitated: "I don't know if my spirit is enough, but I can give it a try."

Rhodes stared, and a death hound that flew over was reduced to ashes. At the same time, he said with a smile: "Then trouble the captain, I will not let you down."

A black thread sinks into the body, the spiritless soul +444.

Hehe, you still want to sneak up on me?Have you seen murderous eyes?
Seeing this scene, Athos also inexplicably gained a little more confidence in his heart. With a loud shout, the thunder giant returned to its usual size.

"Brothers, do it again!"

The four hunters answered in unison: "Yes!"

But the flaw of insufficient spiritual power is still very obvious.

This time, all their attacks became much slower. Fortunately, Memphis repeatedly interrupted the dragon's movements and managed to barely succeed.

And Rhodes had already counted the time and turned on [Justice Execution].

A strong melody rang in his ears, infinite spiritual energy gathered in his hands, and the bright yellow light formed a huge gun, pointing at the recovering flesh and blood.

The hunters looked at him nervously, and Athos thought to himself, "This blow is strong, and it may work."

At the moment when the monster was resurrected for the second time, the giant cannon was fired, hitting the soul of the monster that had just appeared.

boom!
The powerful explosion destroyed the Silent Domain, the roaring noise shook the bottom of the sewer, the entire area was flooded with blazing white light, and huge spiritual energy fluctuations spread far away.

However, the dragon's soul disappeared again.

Rhode's heart sank, he didn't harvest souls.

This means that it was just blown to pieces again, and the soul fled to the unknown void.

Sure enough, when the white light fell, the ground was full of broken corpses of dragons, wriggling and gathering.

Oops, I hurt someone.

Athos' face darkened, and he shouted anxiously: "Quick retreat!"

But the gathering speed of flesh and blood was obviously much faster than the previous two times. Soon, the magic dragon was resurrected again and blocked everyone's way.

The hunters' faces were gloomy, and they knew something was wrong.

Athos said in a deep voice: "Brother Rhodes, we will do our best to hold back the dragon. You take this opportunity to escape and you must go back alive."

Rhodes said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, you hold on to it, I still have a move!"

Facing the magic dragon, he glared, and the soul harvesting was activated.

Due to the huge psychic power gap between the two sides, harvesting undoubtedly failed.

However, the tactile sensation returned from somewhere made Rhodes clearly realize that although it was slim, there was a chance!
"Hold it!"

Rhodes yelled, immediately turned on [Awakening], and stared at the dragon.

special!
Even if I bankrupted Void today, I will stare at you to death!
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Athos once again chose to trust Rhodes.

All five hunters stepped forward and fought fiercely with the dragon.

But the power that is on the verge of exhaustion makes the battle very difficult, and the pressure is increasing.

Finally, a hunter couldn't dodge enough to be swept by the dragon's sharp claws. A huge wound ran across his back, and his whole body would be torn apart half a cent deep.

The hunter on the side hastily poured the hemoglobin potion into him.

Under the powerful effect of the medicine, his life was temporarily saved, but it couldn't last too long.

After losing one person, the pressure was even greater. Athos had already drunk all the potions on his body, but he still couldn't stop the decline of psionic energy, and the thunder giant became smaller and smaller.

In the end, the magic dragon collided and scattered all the lightning from his body.

And Rhodes was still staring wildly.

The magic dragon obviously sensed the danger, ignored the other two hunters, and rushed towards Rhodes.

Rhodes stared wildly while running wildly.

As soon as the demon dragon had a rib, it had already rushed forward, and its sharp claws patted him.

Grass!
When Rhodes was wondering if it was a [Spirit Boat] flying away, the dragon's movements suddenly froze.

It's Memphis!

"it is good!"

Rhodes ran away while staring wildly.

"Mephis, hold it fast!"

The dragon's ribs opened, and it was about to pounce again, but its movements froze again.

The icy cold air spread over its body, and the black decayed skin unexpectedly turned pale.

The movement of the magic dragon became like a phantom with dropped frames, and behind it was Mephis shrouded in cold light.

Her long silver hair and the cold light complement each other, and the light in the silver eyes flows, and the frost spreads around her, and the soul of the magic dragon even evaporates in the extreme cold.

Rhodes was surprised to find that the success rate of soul harvesting had increased, which indicated that the magic dragon's spiritual energy was declining.

it is good!
Work harder!
No. 40 times of using [Awakening], the psionic energy poured from the void instantly filled the soul, but was consumed in an instant.

The consumption of soul harvesting has already gone to heaven.

But Rhodes still persisted.

No.40 once.

42 times.

43 times.

……

Fifty times!
Finally, a different tactile sensation returned from somewhere, as if something very sticky had been cut off from the void by him.

The corrupted dragon let out a scream like a dropped frame, and a large piece of flesh and blood fell off by itself.

Countless black dust evaporated, covering the entire area.

At the same time, Rhodes also saw a huge black line sinking into his body.

Spiritless Soul +330000.
Grass!
Rhodes was both happy and depressed.

I am delighted to have obtained so many souls in one breath.

Frustrating that it didn't get its full soul.

It's okay, I can fill up two stars in one breath, which is also a good choice.

"We won!"

Rhodes walked towards Memphis with a full smile on his face, just about to give her a hug, or a classic post-war kiss or something.

But he saw Athos jumping over, hit Mephis with a backhand palm, and knocked her down to the ground.

"What do you want to do? Who asked you to break the seal?"

Athos, with veins all over his head, shouted loudly.

He turned his head, his distorted expression instantly turned into a smile, hugged Rhodes, and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, Brother Rhodes!"

Rhodes frowned deeply, thought about his words, and asked carefully: "Captain, Mephis also helped a lot, why did you... beat her?"

Athos frowned.

"Leave her alone. It's the same with her or without her. Quick, let's clean up the residue in the ashes."

He turned around, and several hunters ran quickly to the dragon's ashes piled up into a hill.

"After the death of a monster above the strong level, not only the ashes of the monster, but also the crystallization of the soul, these are good things that the royal city urgently needs."

As he spoke, he quickly picked up the ashes and put some shiny things into the ashes bag at his waist.

Memphis stood up without saying a word.

She didn't say anything, and ignored Rhodes who was trying to comfort her.

Athos and the others moved very quickly, picking out all the valuable things from the ashes in less than 30 seconds.

"Put Jay on your back, let's go back quickly."

At this moment, Mephis stepped forward and said softly, "Ashes."

Athos was startled: "What ashes?"

Mephis said softly, "This is my reward for corrupting the ashes of the dragon."

Athos said impatiently: "What is the reward, what is the reward for the tool, get out of the way."

But Memphis didn't move.

"You promised me."

Athos sneered and said, "So what if you agreed? What did you do? What qualifications do you have to ask for the ashes of the dragon?"

"But you promised me."

Athos yelled: "Go away! You monster, witch, slut! You broke the seal without authorization, go back and wait for punishment! You want the ashes of the dragon, don't dream, don't think I don't know you are here What do you think, the ashes of the magic dragon contain the law of destruction and madness, which can make black fire phlogiston, pollute fire, and distort fire. Do you want to harm people? Do you still hate us all in your heart? I won’t let you succeed! "

"Now, either get the hell out of here, or I'll immediately report to the Silver Oath that you're going to defect!"

An unspeakable silence gathers in the darkness.

In the end, Memphis stepped aside.

But Rhode stepped forward and asked with a smile: "Captain, can you give me the ashes of the dragon?"

"of course."

Athos immediately untied the bag of ashes from his waist and handed it to him.

"Brother Rhodes, you have contributed the most to this mission. You can do whatever you want. The ashes of the magic dragon are nothing. The mission reward will shock you later."

Rhodes smiled and said, "Thank you Captain, can I control it freely?"

"Of course, Wangcheng is both collective and individual. We all have freedom."

Rhodes turned around and stuffed the urn into Memphis's hand.

"Thank you for saving me just now, you deserve it."

Silence once again enveloped the darkness.

Something flickered in Memphis's silver-white eyes.

She lowered her head, silently took the bag of ashes without saying anything.

Athos didn't speak either, and only sighed in his heart, secretly wanting to report to Wangcheng as soon as possible, and it's best to arrange a few wives for Rhodes as soon as possible.

Wangcheng has finally produced a new star, and it must not be led astray.

Everyone had their own thoughts, and the team returned in silence.

Fortunately, the movement just now did not seem to disturb the silent monster, and everyone returned to the ground smoothly.

Jahan, the leader of the hunter group, a large number of hunters and several officers from the war department are waiting for them.

All were warmly welcomed, and only Memphis left the line.

No one said goodbye to her, no one even paid her any attention.

Rhodes sighed softly in his heart. This situation is really a bit weird. In the future, he will find an opportunity to go to the Supreme Military War Headquarters to ask Dalin what is going on, and see if she can be brought here.

"Goodbye, Mephis." Rhodes waved to her.

Originally, he didn't expect to respond, but when Mephis passed by him, Rhodes heard her subtle voice clearly.

"Tomorrow is the appointed time, Huathorn Street No. 17, come here early."

(End of this chapter)